moralisation
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of making something moral or more moral: The process of introducing or emphasizing moral principles in a subject, work, or behavior.
- Indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code: The act of commenting on or judging issues from a moral perspective, especially in a self-righteous or tedious manner.
Examples of Usage
- (Here, 'moralisation' refers to the act of making literature more concerned with or reflective of moral principles.)
- (In this example, 'moralisation' refers to the tiresome act of making moral judgments or pronouncements.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a critical or negative connotation when describing the act of making moral judgments, implying the judgments are simplistic, excessive, or unwelcome.
- The film avoids heavy-handed moralisation, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions.
Variants and Related Words
- Moralise (verb, chiefly British spelling): To comment on matters from a moral standpoint; to make something moral.
- He tends to moralise about the habits of younger generations.
- Moralization (noun, chiefly US spelling): An alternative spelling of 'moralisation'.
- Moralistic (adjective): Characterized by or expressive of a narrow and conventional moral attitude.
- She rejected the moralistic tone of the lecture.
Synonyms
- Sermonizing: Delivering an earnest moral talk or lecture.
- Preaching: Eagerly advocating moral or religious principles.
- Ethicizing: Treating or discussing from an ethical standpoint.
Related Phrases
- To moralise about/on: To express moral opinions about a subject.
- He is always moralising about the decline of modern society.
Noun
- the act of making moral (or more moral)
- for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature
- indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
- his constant moralizing drove me mad